Rib Stripe Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Rib Stripe Cardigan: This pattern contains directions for knitting, crochet detail, the cardigan pictured. The official 1956 McCalls Needlecraft Magazine description: "Classic cardigan looks new in puckered knit resembling seersucker. Bands of ribbing alternated with bands of stockinette achieve this textured.". The long sleeve cardigan also features long sleeves, a high round neckline, front button band, and hip length.

SIZES: Directions for size 12. Changes for sizes 14, 16, 18 are in parentheses.

• Body Bust Size: 32" (34"-36"-38").
• Blocked Bust Size: 35" (37"-39"-41" ).

MATERIALS:

• Spinnerin Shrink-Resistant Candour, 3 (3-4-4) 3-oz. skeins.
• Knitting needles Nos. 2 and 4. (Or English sizes 11 and 9.)
• Steel crochet hook No. 3.
• 1 ½ yds. 1" grosgrain ribbon.
• Eight buttons.
• Two stitch holders.